84 entries under modest topic. ×

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shy(adjective, quiet, weak, slow, base)
16
humble(adjective, shy, hesitant, meek)
12
bashful(adjective, quiet, restraint, humble)
10
hesitant(adjective, quiet, uncertain, humble)
10
reluctant(adjective, slow, uncertain, humble)
10
reserved(adjective, person, quiet, feelings)
10
timid(adjective, quiet, weak, soft, base)
9
loath(adjective, slow, humble, shy)
9
retiring(adjective, quiet, weak, base, restraint)
9
unwilling(adjective, slow, uncertain, humble)
8
averse(adjective, slow, humble, shy)
8
demure(adjective, quiet, restraint, humble)
8
simple(adjective, dull, quiet, ability, slow)
7
coy(adjective, quiet, restraint, humble)
6
afraid(adjective, weak, soft, slow, base)
6
withdrawn(adjective, person, quiet, gentle, feelings)
5
disinclined(adjective, uncertain, humble, shy)
5
indisposed(adjective, slow, humble, shy)
5
shrinking(adjective, weak, soft, base)
4
introverted(adjective, humble, shy, hesitant)
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